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OH SB60
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shane Wilkin
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AI Summary
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Licensed veterinarians may establish a veterinary-client-patient relationship through real-time telehealth examinations, in addition to in-person exams or premises visits
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Veterinarians must obtain informed consent, provide contact information, maintain visit records for at least 3 years, and advise clients that an in-person visit may ultimately be recommended
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Initial prescriptions via telehealth are limited to 14 days, with one 14-day refill allowed after a follow-up telehealth visit; additional refills require an in-person visit
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Controlled substances cannot be prescribed through telehealth without an in-person physical examination of the animal
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Livestock raised for human food products require an in-person veterinary relationship before telehealth services can be used, though general tele-advice may be provided without this prior relationship
Legislative Description
Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures
Agriculture
Last Action
Referred to committee: Agriculture
6/11/2025